New Enka Single Release [November 2024]

In November 2024, the world of enka—timeless and deeply moving—welcomes new moments of inspiration.

Enka continues to evolve, harmoniously blending the unchanging beauty of tradition with innovative elements that resonate with the present day.

The new songs arriving this autumn will surely help you rediscover enka’s enduring charm in the digital age.

We bring you gems of vocal artistry where the heart of old Japan intertwines with a fresh new breath.

Playlist

New Enka Single Release [November 2024]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Thread of Fateitō hiroaki		A moving song depicting a fateful encounter and reunion
2	Como esta, Los AngelesRosu Indiosu & Kudō Yūki		A Latin and Japanese kayō fusion duet
3	A Woman’s VicissitudesNakagawa Kyomi		An ambitious work depicting a resilient woman who endures adversity by Kyomi Nakagawa
4	Shibuya Centennial Grand DanceGodai Natsuko		Natsuko Godai covers a BEGIN song, expressing the charm of Shibuya
5	drizzling nightchoukokuu		A new enka song lamenting lost love
6	trendMaekawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Maekawa’s gem of a song that sings of life’s hardships
7	Moon UruruKitayama Takeshi		A moving song that portrays the subtleties of the heart in the moonlight
8	The sky of TokyoKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima, an 88-year-old, sings a song of gratitude
9	Hokkai Nagare-utaŌe Yutaka		Hokkaido-set enka by Hiroshi Oe, a soul-stirring singing voice
10	I’ve been waiting impatiently.Ōishi Madoka		Madoka Oishi, a poignant enka about longing for a loved one
11	Tokyo KatydidŌzora Misaki		A song that fuses enka with contemporary sensibilities
12	Memories Are WingsAbe Ritsuko		55 years since debut: songs of memories and hope
13	Kojō StationKojima Yoshiki		Expressing feelings for someone you can’t meet through enka
14	Love Letter BookmarkYamaguchi Noriko		Noriko Yamaguchi’s poignant love enka song
15	Love Letter BookmarkYamaguchi Noriko		A moving song that gently portrays a heartrending love
16	Crimson PrideOkada Shinobu		Shinobu Okada’s enka vividly expresses a woman’s heart
17	Love Song of the WaterfallKumi Iwamoto		Release of Kumiko Iwamoto’s 30th Anniversary Commemorative Enka Single
18	Woman’s Nostalgic Song of HomeShima Etsuko		Etsuko Shima’s new song that sings of her feelings for her hometown
19	Back-Alley Man’s SakeKihara Takeshi		Enka that savors the melancholy of life along with sake
20	Rhapsody at MidnightMatsushima Mami		Asami Matsushima’s New Song: Night’s Madness and Love
21	Wistful Oke-saSakuragawa Tatsuru		A poignant love song by Tatsuru Sakuragawa set on Sado Island
22	New Soma Love SongNumazaki Shūichi		A moving song that sings of a fisherman's pride and love
23	True loveSawa Yuji		Songs of love and dreams that touch the heart by Yuji Sawa
24	Dream of the Dragon GodMisuzu		A mystical composition depicting the power of heaven and earth and the Dragon God
25	Don’t leave mehana-goromo		An enka debut single that heals the pain of heartbreak
26	I’m pretty, right?Wakayama Kazusa		Kazusa Wakayama’s new song depicts women’s self-affirmation and love.
27	Nishijin Women’s ObiAoi Kawori		A moving work by Aoi Kawasato that depicts the spirit of Nishijin weaving.
28	Even if today doesn’t work out, there’s always tomorrow -2024-Fujimoto Bunroku		An encouraging song that holds hope in the face of adversity
29	HeadlightHashiri Yusuke		A moving cover song sung by Yusuke Hashiri
30	Elegy… All AloneSatomi☆Shinobu		Shinobu Satomi: a moving work that portrays heartrending emotions
31	Melancholy PierNomura Mina		Singing of a port town’s scenery and a woman’s heartrending feelings.